Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
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Massage Therapy for Weston patients
Massage therapy on this site is an adjunct to a medical home, not a standalone psychiatric treatment.
Therapeutic massage in Hollywood serves Weston as a service area.
DSM-5-TR framing for stress massage broward
Service-area patients of Weston.
Not indicated as primary treatment of MDD, bipolar, psychosis, or OCD.
Muscle tension with anxiety or insomnia under a medical plan.
Not a substitute for PT when a tear or radiculopathy is likely.
Access from Weston
Commute noise on I-95 and the Turnpike changes whether an in-office Massage Therapy visit is realistic this week. Telehealth is used when the clinical exam does not require the office.
Weston sits in Broward County. County-level resources (crisis lines, hospital ERs, IOP programs) are discussed during Massage Therapy when a higher level of care is safer than outpatient titration.
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Psych clinic and massage never shared contraindications.
Protocol elements we do not skip
Documentation.
Contraindication screen.
Hygiene and linens.
Chaperone option.
How Weston patients actually get here
Neighborhoods we hear from most in Weston include Bonaventure, Weston Hills, and the Tequesta Trace area. ZIP codes 33326, 33327, 33331, 33332 map to this service-area page.
Weston (Broward County) has about 68,000 residents. The nearest Peace & Heart Wellness exam room is the Hollywood office, about 24 minutes from Weston Town Center and the I-75 / Sawgrass Expressway interchange.
Document response.
Adjust pressure for meds that affect bruising.
How Massage Therapy is structured
Aftercare: hydration, dizziness precautions.
Escalate if dissociation or panic on the table.
Reschedule if febrile or acutely ill.
Adjust pressure for meds that affect bruising.
Schedule with Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Start with one thorough Massage Therapy evaluation rather than a series of 15-minute check-ins. Book at (888) 307-2199 or online.
Call (888) 307-2199 to hold an appointment for Massage Therapy. Mention Weston so staff can plan in-office versus Florida telehealth for the first visit.
Related care
Clinician: Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. Last medical review: 2026-09-21.
Florida telehealth psychiatry is available to established and new patients located in Florida at the time of the visit, subject to licensure and clinical appropriateness. An in-person evaluation at the Hollywood office may be recommended when a physical exam, vital signs, or a more complete diagnostic interview is needed.
This information is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. It does not establish a provider-patient relationship. Always seek care from a qualified clinician for questions about a medical or psychiatric condition. If you are in crisis, call 988 or go to the nearest emergency department.